Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens
7.8Locals Score / 10#4 of 11 Parks & Outdoors in Baltimore
free
Known forrawlings conservatorydruid hillbotanic gardensgreenhouse
The second-oldest steel-frame glass conservatory in the country (opened 1888), with a soaring Palm House plus orchid, desert, tropical, and Mediterranean rooms, surrounded by outdoor formal gardens. It's a warm, humid escape in winter and a lovely quick stop year-round, with free admission (a $5 donation is suggested). It sits inside Druid Hill Park but is its own distinct venue; note the limited hours, typically Wednesday through Sunday.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.8/10- Value9.5
- Iconic6.0
- Excellence8.0
- Crowd level3.5
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility7.5
Nearby in Ask Baltimore
- The Maryland Zoo in BaltimoreAttraction0.58 km · 7 min walk
- Druid Hill ParkPark0.72 km · 9 min walk
- Jones Falls TrailPark1.27 km · 16 min walk
- Tavern at Woodberry KitchenRestaurant1.53 km · 19 min walk
- Artifact CoffeeCafé1.62 km · 20 min walk
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